Vasco and Botafogo face each other in an official match of the 2026 A1 Carioca season. The game takes place at Estádio Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama on Sunday, 08/02/2026, at 21:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Vasco vs Botafogo, based on detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
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Vasco preview
Vasco comes into the match having played 5 games in the A1 Carioca so far. They have recorded 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 1.6 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 2 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses.
Vasco's attack has scored 8 goals during this period. Out of this total, 7 goals were scored in the A1 Carioca, averaging 1.4 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.33.
The offense system of Vasco is led by Rayan Rocha as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian midfielder has scored 2 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Johan Rojas Echavarría, who has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 3 goals with an average of 0.6 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 5 goals conceded in 6 matches, resulting in an average of 0.83.
Botafogo preview
On the other hand, Botafogo comes into the match having played 5 games in the A1 Carioca so far. They have recorded 3 wins, 0 draws, and 2 losses, with an average of 1.8 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 4 wins, 0 draws, and 3 losses.
Botafogo's attack has scored 13 goals during this period. Out of this total, 6 goals were scored in the A1 Carioca, averaging 1.2 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.86.
The offense system of Botafogo is led by Danilo Oliveira as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian midfielder has scored 4 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Álvaro Montoro, who has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 3 goals with an average of 0.6 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 8 goals conceded in 7 matches, resulting in an average of 1.14.
Head to head: Vasco vs Botafogo
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Vasco
Brazil - Carioca 1
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W L D W |
1.6 |
| Home | D W |
2 |
| Away | D W L |
1.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 50% | 33% |
| Goals | 2 | 3 | 1.33 |
| Scored | 1.4 | 2 | 1 |
| Conceded | 0.6 | 1 | 0.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 20% | 50% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 60% | 50% | 67% |
| Failed To Score | 60% | 50% | 67% |
| 1st to Score | 40% | 50% | 33% |
|
xG
|
1.41 | 1.78 | 1.17 |
|
xGA
|
1.6 | 1.23 | 1.85 |
Botafogo
Brazil - Carioca 1
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W W L W |
1.8 |
| Home | L W W |
2 |
| Away | L W |
1.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 67% | 50% |
| Goals | 1.8 | 1.33 | 2.5 |
| Scored | 1.2 | 1 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 0.6 | 0.33 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 20% | 0% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 60% | 67% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 33% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 40% | 67% | 100% |
|
xG
|
1.34 | 1.67 | 0.86 |
|
xGA
|
1.48 | 1.02 | 2.16 |
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